Electrical Engineering, B.S.

The program offers a unique undergraduate program culminating in a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. The curriculum provides graduates with the necessary skills for entry into the profession as productive and effective engineers or for pursuing graduate school.

Additionally, the program ensures all students are exposed to entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial mindset through the curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in electrical engineering can also be obtained with the following options:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in electrical engineering, emphasis in bioelectronics (pre-health)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in electrical engineering, emphasis in bioelectronics (engineering emphasis)

The Bioelectronics concentration is a joint effort between the electrical engineering and biomedical engineering programs of Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology.  The course of study combines science and engineering, incorporating courses in biology, chemistry, math, biomedical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, and others. Students in the Bioelectronics track will pursue either of two emphases, engineering or pre-health, and will graduate with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and coursework in Biomedical Engineering.

Curriculum Overview

The program coursework provides students with both breadth and depth in electrical engineering. The program develops in students the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences and electrical engineering to find solutions to practical problems. It ensures that graduates have an opportunity to work on multidisciplinary teams and develop effective communication skills.

In addition to a strong focus on core areas of electrical engineering, the program provides a design experience that is integrated throughout the program by introducing fundamental elements of the design process throughout student coursework. The program also includes a two-semester design sequence to provide a meaningful and significant engineering design experience that focuses on and prepares students for professional practice.

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

Benefits of the electrical engineering program also include several internship and career opportunities. Students are encouraged and assisted in obtaining summer internships in local and global companies through career services. Undergraduate research opportunities within the college are available during the summer or regular semesters.

Students are also encouraged to seek research opportunities with faculty of the program or faculty in other programs.

Careers

As an electrical engineer, there are a variety of career paths available to you, including industrial or consulting positions. Students are also prepared for graduate and professional schools such as law, business administration or medicine.

Our graduates have found employment at companies and government agencies such as:

• Boeing
• Emerson Electric
• Intel
• Rockwell
• Space-X
• Tellabs
• Texas Instruments
• U.S. Air Force

Students who graduate from the program with the bioelectronics concentration in electrical engineering will find a wealth of career opportunities in the bioengineering industry.  Examples are hospital clinical engineering, medical device manufacturing/vendors, healthcare research and design centers, and medical/university laboratories.

Students pursing the pre-health emphasis are well prepared to enter a highly challenging and rewarding field of medicine.  Bioelectronics with the pre-health emphasis provides an excellent opportunity for future medical doctors to be well versed in technological advances.  It allows for much greater integration and innovation of technology in medicine, for example the uses of MRI and CT scans.

Admission Requirements

Freshman

All applications are thoroughly reviewed with the highest degree of individual care and consideration to all credentials that are submitted. Solid academic performance in college preparatory course work is a primary concern in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file. College admission test scores (ACT or SAT) are used as an additional indicator of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University and are used as qualifiers for certain University scholarship programs. To be considered for admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, the applicant must be graduating from an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the General Education Development (GED) test.

Transfer

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an acceptable score on the GED. An official high school transcript and official test scores are required only of those students who have attempted fewer than 24 transferable semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) of college credit. Those having completed 24 or more of college credit need only submit a transcript from previously attended college(s). In reviewing a transfer applicant’s file, the office of admission holistically examines the student’s academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University.

International Applicants

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:

• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
• Proof of financial support must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University
• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

Additional Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission and matriculation requirements of the University, Parks College engineering programs have the following additional requirements:

• GPA: Minimum cumulative 3.00 high school GPA for freshmen applicants and 2.70 college GPA for transfer applicants.
• ACT/SAT: ACT composite score of 24 or higher, or SAT composite score of 1160 or higher. ACT sub scores minimums of 22 in English, 24 in Mathematics, 22 in Reading Comprehension and 22 in Scientific Reasoning, or SAT Math sub score of 620.
• Coursework: Fifteen total units of high school work are required: three or four units of English; four or more units of mathematics including algebra I and II, geometry and precalculus (Algebra II with Trigonometry is not sufficient). Students should be prepared to start the first semester freshmen year in Calculus I or higher; three or four units of science including general science, introduction to physical science, earth science, biology, physics or chemistry; two or three units of social sciences including history, psychology or sociology; and three units of electives.

Admission requirements to Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology degree programs are based on a combination of secondary school grades, college admission test scores, co-curricular activities and attempted college course work, as well as other indicators of the applicant’s ability, career focus and character. This process respects the non-discrimination policy of the University and is designed to select a qualified, competent and diverse student body with high standards of scholarship and character, consistent with the mission of the University.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:

• Scholarships: awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need.
• Financial Aid: provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.

For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, applicants should apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.

For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.

Accreditation

The Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics and Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curricula are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Enrollment and graduation data for electrical engineering is listed here 

The undergraduate electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org).

Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific Program Educational Objectives

• Our graduates will have acquired advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study in engineering, business, law, medicine or other appropriate fields.
• Our graduates will have established themselves as practicing engineers in electrical, computer or related engineering fields.
• Our graduates will be filling the technical needs of society by solving engineering problems using electrical or computer engineering principles, tools, and practices.

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes are defined by ABET as the skills that graduates will attain at the time of graduation. Student outcomes are listed below:

a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; 
g. an ability to communicate effectively;
h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues;
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Standard Track 

Bioelectronics Concentration (Engineering Emphasis)

Bioelectronics Concentration (Pre-Health Emphasis)

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.  Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.